Definitions
nhema: black rhinoceros
mapfumo: spears
Translation
Don’t waste spears on stabbing rhinos when elephants may still show up.
Application
When faced with competing demands, one should consider where they stand to benefit more. Prioritising less important matters could prove costly.
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